Latest News – The Horse
Spring Syndromes Cost Industry Millions
Several states, especially Kentucky, were struck this spring with a series of mysterious syndromes, the worst of which caused early fetal loss and late-term abortions in a large population of mares in Central Kentucky. The losses in the
European Disease Affects Slaughter Industry
Concerns over mad cow disease and the resurgence of foot and mouth disease in Europe has had a devastating effect on the European beef cattle industry, and has brought about an increased demand for horse meat. Mad cow disease has created fears
Vesicular Stomatitis Information Available
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) recently released a brochure about vesicular stomatitis for the horse owner. Vesicular stomatitis (VS) is a contagious disease that afflicts horses, livestock, wildlife, and humans. Althoug
Non-Toxic Linseed
Horse owners wanting to take advantage of flaxseed’s omega-3 content can rest easy. Flaxseed, or linseed, has a reputation as a toxic substance to horses when fed uncooked–earned because the seeds contain a small amount of cyanogenetic
Computerized Radiography on the Road
The benefits of digital or computerized radiography (CR) have advanced one step further. Not only can veterinarians adjust the sharpness, contrast, and brightness of their X rays on-screen for closer scrutiny, they can also do this quickly and
Test-Tube Foals Born In England
Europe’s first successful intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) foals were recently born in Newmarket, England, as a part of a research program designed to create better sport horses. The foals were born March 21 and 28.
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HMT Offers ESWT
High Medical Technologies (HMT) was inadvertently omitted from the list of extracorporeal shock wave therapy manufacturers in the May issue of The Horse. The company is based in Switzerland.
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AAEP/AFA Join Efforts to Educate Veterinary Students
Two organizations have combined their resources to provide veterinary students supplemental education in podiatry through day-long short courses. Since most veterinary schools provide little training in farriery due to other curriculum time
FEI General Assembly Meets In San Francisco
At the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) 2001 General Assembly meeting on April 24-27, officials and delegates supported the FEI’s focus on equine welfare. The FEI assumes responsibility for the position of horse sports in the world. At
Horses Abandoned At Racetrack in Pakistan
A racecourse that hosted Pakistan’s largest races has closed, and more than 200 Thoroughbreds there are slowly starving, according to the Associated Press.
The racetrack was shut down after a dispute with the government about licensing fees
LeBlanc Named Theriogenologist of the Year
Michelle M. LeBlanc, DVM, Dipl. ACT, a professor at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and member of The Horse‘s Editorial Advisory Board, was recently named 2000 Theriogenologist of the Year by the American College
Auction Will Launch to Expand Intensive Care Unit
The Equine Health Studies Program (EHSP) in the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine will launch its first annual multiple-breed Stallion Service Auction in September to generate funds for expansion of the teaching hospital’s
Rochester Reaches Out to Clients
Rochester Equine Clinic held its annual Client Continuing Education Day on April 21. The event, held at the Rochester, N.H., facility, was sponsored by Fort Dodge Animal Health, Pfizer Animal Health, and Merial. Guest speakers included Rob Keene
Hoof Repair Adhesive Discontinued
The popular two-part adhesive compound used to patch cracks, fill in hoof wall defects, and glue on horseshoes will no longer be sold for use on horses. Sold under various trade names–Thoro-Grip, Hoof Life, Equilox, Grand Circuit, Equi-Bond,”P>The popular two-part adhesive compound used to patch cracks, fill in hoof wall defects, and glue on horseshoes will no longer be sold for use on ho”>The popular two-part adhesive compound used to patch cr
New Spokespersons for On-Call Team”ew Spokespers
Four veterinarians specializing in the care of Thoroughbreds are the newest spokespersons for the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) On Call program. These practitioners join more than 30 AAEP-member veterinarians who provide”P>Four veterinarians specializing in the care of Thoroughbreds are the newest spokespersons f
Morocco Receives Horse Ambulance
The Equine Centre at the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Nevins Farm has expanded its reach internationally. Recently, the Centre, one of the nation’s only open-door shelters for horses and farm
